Apparatus for the production of a chlorin solution



M. G. SLOCUM. APPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A CHLORIN SOLUTION. APPLICATION FILED NOV- 29, 1919.

1,376,471. Patented May 3, 1921.

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UNITED STATES MAURICE G. SLOCUM, OF ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI.

APPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A CHLORIN SOLUTION.

Application filed November 29, 19 19.

To all whom it may concern: I

Be it known that I, MAURICE G. SLooUM, a citizen of the United States, residing at St. Joseph, in the county of Buchanan and State of Missouri, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Apparatus for the Production of a Chlorin Solution, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings.

This invention relates to an apparatus for the production of a chlorin solution and particularly for the strengthening of a solution of sodium chlorid, and it is an object of the invention to provide novel and improved means whereby the desired result may be obtained by electrolysis.

Another object of the invention is to provide an apparatus for strengthening a chlorin solution by electrolysis, and wherein the anode at the adjacent surface of the solution is surrounded by chlorin gas under pressure, so that upon disintegration of the chemical compound of the solution by electrolysis such solution will absorb the chlorin gas, and thereby displace the oxygen eliminated by the electrolysis.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts of my improved apparatus whereby certain important advantages are attained and the device rendered simpler, less expensive and otherwise more convenient and advantageous for use, as will be hereinafter more fully set forth.

The novel features of my invention will hereinafter be definitely claimed.

In order that my invention may be the better understood, I will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein is illustrated a view partly in section and partly in elevation of an apparatus constructed in accordance with an embodiment of my invention.

As disclosed in the accompanying drawings, R denotes a receptacle, preferably made of stone, and which has its upper or top face open. The receptacle B is adapted to contain a solution of sodium chlorid, and into which solution extends the substantially diametrically opposed cathodes C. The cathodes C are in electrical connection with the desired source of electrical energy, (not shown).

Extending within the central portion of Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 3, 1921.

Serial No. 341,380.

the receptacle R and at a point substantially midway of the cathodes G is an elongated cylinder B, having its lower or inserted end open and positioned in close proximity to the bottom of the receptacle B. The cylinder B is also of a length so that when in applied position the upper or outer end por tions thereof extend exteriorly of the receptacle B. Supported within the cylinder B arethe, anodes A. The upper end portions of the anodes A are in electrical connection with the conductor member 1, extending exteriorly of the cylinder B through the upper or outer end thereof. The member 1 is also adapted for connection with the electrical source.

L denotes a line leading from a suitable source of chlorin gas under pressure, and which line extends within the upper portion of the cylinder B. The upper or open end portion of the cylinder B is adapted to be sealed, as at 2, by wax, and the portion of the line L passingthrough the seal or closure 2, referably comprises a porcelain tube 3. en the chlorin gas is admitted within the upper portion of the cylinder B, the pressure of said gas forces the solution within the cylinder B out through the bottom thereof sufliciently to materially lower the level of the solution within the cylinder B with respect to the level of the solution within the receptacle R. The cylinder B, at a desired point in its lower portion is provided with the openings 4, and through which the chlorin gas escapes in the event the pressure thereof should be too high.

Upon closing of the electrical circuit the current passes from the anodes into the solution to the cathodes, resulting in a decomposition of the electrical compounds within the solution, and the chlorin gas surrounding the anodes under pressure results in the solution absorbing such gas and displacing the free oxygen eliminated from the solution by electrolysis.

In practice it has been found that the desired result can be obtained by having the chlorin gas within the cylinder B under a pressure of about one pound.

From the foregoing description it is thought to be obvious that an apparatus constructed in accordance with my invention is particularly well adapted for use by reason of the convenience and facility with which it may be assembled and operated,

and it Will also be obvious that my invention issusceptible of some change and modification Without departing from theprinciples and spi "it thereof, and for this reason I do not Wish to be understood as limiting myself to the precise arrangement and formation of the several parts herein shown in carrying out my invention in practice except as hereinafter claimed. V

I claim:

1. In the production of a chlorin solution, means for subjecting a solution o1 sodium chlorid to electrolysis, and means for surrounding the anode with chlorin gas under pressure. a

2. In the production of a chlorin solution, meansfor subjecting a solution of sodium chlorid to electrolysis, and means for surrounding the anode above the surface of the solution immediately adjacent the anode with chlorin gas under pressure.

3. An apparatus for the production of a chlorin solution comprising a receptacle adapted to contain a solution of sodium chlorid, a hollow member extending Within the receptacle and having its inserted end open, a cathode extending Within the receptacle exteriorly of the tubular member, an anode arranged Within the tubular member, and means for delivering chlorin gas under pressure in the opposite end portion of the tubular member.

4. An apparatus for the production of a chlorin solution comprising a receptacle adapted to contain a solution of sodium rhlorid, a hollow member extending Within the receptacleand having its inserted end open, a cathode extending Within the receptacle exteriorly of the tubular member, an anode arranged Within the, tubular member, and means for delivering chlorin gas under pressure in the opposite end portion of the tubular member, the inserted end portion of the tubular member being provided with an opening through the Wall thereof.

In testimony whereof I hereunto aflix my signature.

MAURICE G. SLOCUM. 

